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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,882 and 577,050

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,882 and 577,050 is: 1,257,113.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,882 : 577,050 = 577,050 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,882/577,050 = 577,050/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,882x = 577,050 × 577,050
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,882x = 332,986,702,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,986,702,500/264,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,113.37

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